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Direct linkSpeed, Shannon; Branscum, Paul; Gresla, Alice – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: The Department of Defense (DOD) annually spends billions in medical care for military beneficiaries. Overweight and obesity are top concerns for dependents. Only 44% of military spouses (86% female, ages 25 to 34) meet Healthy People 2020 weight/BMI goals. Physical activity (PA) is an important modifiable behavior for preventing and…
Descriptors: Military Personnel, Spouses, Intention, Predictor Variables
Wallace, Shereece; Spencer, Julie; Birk, Deborah; Chen, Ling – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: The "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition" ("PAGA2") is an evidence-based policy for physical activity. The PAGA2 addresses sedentary behavior, promotes physical activity, and elaborates on improved health outcomes associated with physical activity. The Promoting Physical Activity for Americans…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Adults, Advocacy
Hawks, Steven R.; Elsmore, Elizabeth; Hawks, Jenna L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
In tandem with the popularization of yoga, ongoing research suggests a meaningful role for yoga practice in relation to the achievement of numerous health education objectives in a variety of settings among diverse populations. In particular, yoga shows promise as an adjunctive intervention for preventing and/or managing a wide range of chronic…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Physical Activities, Relaxation Training, Health Promotion
Kabiri, Laura S.; Brice, Kendall R.; Rodriguez, Augusto X.; Perkins-Ball, Amanda M.; Diep, Cassandra S. – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Despite the known benefits of physical fitness in adolescence, the growing and at-risk homeschool adolescent population has been largely overlooked in current research. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare health-related fitness including body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular fitness between…
Descriptors: Health Related Fitness, Adolescents, Public Schools, Home Schooling
Amodeo, Kayla L.; Nickelson, Jen – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Over half of all firefighter deaths are due to heart attacks. Physical activity (PA) is a protective factor against cardiovascular disease, but most firefighters do not meet recommended PA levels. Volunteer firefighters (VFFs), particularly in rural areas, may have unique reasons for not meeting recommendations. Purpose: To examine…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Professional Personnel, Physical Activity Level, Intention
Washburn, Lisa T.; Cornell, Carol E.; Traywick, LaVona; Felix, Holly C.; Phillips, Martha E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Limited access to fitness programs for rural older adults make lay or volunteer delivery approaches potentially desirable to extend reach. However, factors affecting adoption of such approaches are not well explored. Purpose: This study sought to identify barriers and facilitators affecting adoption of a volunteer lay delivery approach…
Descriptors: Females, Rural Areas, Barriers, Physical Fitness
Werner, Danilea; Teufel, James; Brown, Stephen L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Physical inactivity is a primary contributor to decreasing functional physical fitness and increasing chronic disease in older adults. Purpose: This study assessed the health-related benefits of ExerStart for Lay Leaders, a 20-week, community based, peer-led, low-impact exercise program for older adults. ExerStart focuses on aerobic…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Older Adults, Physical Fitness, Chronic Illness
Fahlman, Mariane; Hall, Heather L.; Gutuskey, Lila – American Journal of Health Education, 2015
Background: There is a clear disparity in health in the United States such that African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to suffer from morbidity and mortality related to chronic disease than their Caucasian counterparts. Purpose: We will determine whether fourth- and fifth-grade students' measures of health-related fitness and physical…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Racial Differences, Ethnic Groups
Download full textDinger, Mary K. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
This study examined the reliability and validity of the National College Health Risk Behavior Survey (NCHRBS) vigorous physical activity (VPA), moderate physical activity (MPA), flexibility (FLEX), and muscular strength and/or endurance (MSE) questions. Twenty college students completed the four items twice during the same day. During the next 7…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Validity
